Why is it difficult to separate anatomy from physiology when studying to human body?

Answer 1

As function follows form, so does form follow function. Anatomy has to do with the names and relationships of the structures of the body and physiology is how those structures work. One cannot have one without the other.

Answer 2

The "simple" answer is that the two are pretty closely related. Lots of times, a structure is defined by what it does and vice versa. Also, it is difficult to talk about what a structure does (physiology) without talking about its size, shape, location, connection to other structures, and more (anatomy).

Answer 3

Human anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body, while human physiology is the study of the functions of the human body. These can be difficult to separate because the functions are carried out by the different structures. For example, the circulatory system is composed of the heart, arteries, veins and other structures. Separating the two would be like trying to descripe how the Plumbing system in your house works without mentioning the pipes.

Answer 4

Anatomy is a description of the structures of the body: bones, nerves, organs, joints, skin, etc.

Physiology includes anatomy but is also concerned with how the various structures interact, and with their biochemical functioning.

The anatomy of an animal can be determined by examining a dead body. A full understanding of the physiology of that animal requires study of living examples so that the physical and chemical interactions can be observed.

Answer 5

Anatomy - structure

Physiology - function

Someone studying anatomy would focus on how a particular muscle attaches to a particular bone, while a physiologist would be more concerned with how that muscle contracts to exert forces on that bone.

Answer 6

This because almost all anatomy has been discovered. Only a few new structures in the past 10 years. Most have been very small and easier to see as "fresh" dissections. Physiology is being added to all the time. There are 7-15 new articles published every day.

Answer 7

Anatomy is the branch of science that studies the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, especially as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts. Physiology deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts. While both are branches of Biology, we need to study both because anatomy deals with the structure, while physiology deals with how the body functions.

Answer 8

Anatomy and physiology are closely related and interdependent as the structure of an organ or body part determines its function. Understanding the structure (anatomy) helps in understanding how it functions (physiology), and vice versa. Separating them would give an incomplete and limited view of how the human body works as a whole.

Answer 9

They are two sides of the coin. You can not understand physiology without understanding the anatomy. Anatomy is meaningless without physiology.